Discussion: Is the violence taking over the Nigerian elections?

Welcome to the Nordic Africa Institute’s discussion on the upcoming elections in Nigeria.

The panel discussion takes place on Tuesday, February 10 at 3.00–5.00 PM at the Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities (Medelhavsmuseet) in Stockholm. Download the poster as pdf.

Violent acts by Boko Haram, army assaults on civilians, and accusations about malfeasance have escalated ahead of the elections in Nigeria which has been postponed to March. Our researchers analyse the situation and trends.

NB! The discussion will be held in Swedish.

Programme

2.30 PM Coffee.

3.00 PM Short introductions by the researchers.

The current situation in Nigeria and important election-related questions. MPolSc Henrik Angerbrandt.